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With the Christmas season almost upon us, many Americans will soon hit the road to visit loved ones. Since winter weather can create poor driving conditions and more difficulties while on the road, we at Blackburn Nissan want to help keep you safe, so here are some Christmas travel safety tips.

Prepare your car for winter traveling conditions

There are a few things you should make sure to check before setting out on your holiday trip. You will want to make sure that your tire treads are in good shape and not worn down, that your battery is strong, and that you have acceptable levels of windshield wiper fluid, antifreeze, and oil.

Make travel plans ahead of time

Come up with your travel plans far in advance to avoid some of the busiest holiday travel days, and include some flexible time in your schedule to allow for traffic and challenging road conditions. Although you may have good weather and clear roads near you, wherever you are traveling to may not, so you will want to check the weather for your trip and plan accordingly.

Have a winter kit in your car with some essentials

This last one is simple: keep an ice scraper in your car, along with some water, food, and extra jackets/blankets in case you are stuck on the road far longer than expected.